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The Wheelers move to 115 Revolutionary Road in suburban Connecticut when April becomes pregnant. The couple become friends with their realtor Helen Givings, her husband, Howard, and neighbor Milly Campbell and her husband Shep.
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In 1948, Frank Wheeler meets April at a party. He is a longshoreman, hoping to be a cashier; she wants to be an actress. Frank later secures a sales position with Knox Machines, and he and April marry. The Wheelers move to 115 Revolutionary Road in suburban Connecticut when April becomes pregnant. The couple become close friends with their realtorH...
Development and casting
In 1961, following the publication of Richard Yates' novel, director John Frankenheimer considered making the film, but opted to make The Manchurian Candidate instead. Samuel Goldwyn Jr. expressed an interest in the film adaptation, but others in his studio told him that it lacked commercial prospects. Then in 1965, producer Albert S. Ruddy bought the rights but disliked the ending to the novel, and wanted to obscure April's death with "tricky camerawork". He became involved in adapting The G...
Filming
In mid-2007, the cast rehearsed for three-and-a-half weeks before principal photography and shot mostly in sequence and on location in Darien, Connecticut. Mendes wanted to create a claustrophobic dynamic on set, so he filmed the Wheeler home interiors in a real house. The property, including the neighbor's house, were very small but featured 1950s-style architecture. The homeowners gave permission for DreamWorks to dismantle and remodel the interior and exterior. Around 45 tradespeople were...
Music
Thomas Newman composed the soundtrack for Revolutionary Road; it is his fourth film score collaboration with Mendes. Consisting of fifteen tracks, Newman uses a variety of piano, strings, metallic sound effects and basslines for a haunting minimalist sound.The music was recorded at Newman Scoring Stage in Los Angeles and the album was released on December 23, 2008.
Box office
Revolutionary Road premiered in Los Angeles on December 15, 2008, followed by a limited U.S. release on December 26, 2008, and then a wider release (1,058 theaters) on January 23, 2009. In most other countries, it was released between January 15–30, 2009.The film earned $22.9 million at the domestic box office and $56.6 million internationally for a moderate worldwide $76 million.
Home media
Revolutionary Road was released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 2, 2009. The Blu-ray edition includes an audio commentaryby Mendes, 26-minutes of deleted scenes, and two documentaries on the development of the project.
Critical reception
Revolutionary Road received generally positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 67% based on 215 reviews, with an average score of 6.60/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Brilliantly acted and emotionally powerful, Revolutionary Road is a handsome adaptation of Richard Yates' celebrated novel". On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable r...
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In 1955, the Wheelers move to 115 Revolutionary Road in suburban Connecticut when April becomes pregnant. Frank and April settle into the normality of suburban life while raising their children, Michael and Jennifer.
Apr 3, 2018 · Because of the cheapness of land and the need for more space like many other American couples in the 1950’s, the Wheelers move to 115 Revolutionary Road in suburban Connecticut. When April and Frank move in to Revolutionary Road, they are first welcomed by the realtor, Helen Givings (played by Kathy Bates) and her husband Howard Givings.
Frank Wheeler is a dock laborer who has aspirations to become a cashier. It is 1948, and he meets pretty April, an aspiring actress, at a party. There is instant attraction between them and they begin dating.
- Sam Mendes
In this article, we will dissect the ending of “Revolutionary Road” and delve into seven interesting facts surrounding its conclusion. 1. The Final Scene: April’s Tragic Decision. The film’s climax occurs when April Wheeler, played by Kate Winslet, decides to terminate her unexpected pregnancy.
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Oct 5, 2023 · Revolutionary Road stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the lead roles of Frank and April Wheeler. The film also features notable performances from supporting actors such as Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn , and Kathy Bates.
